Trump Selects Doug Collins as Veterans Affairs Secretary

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former congressman Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins, a veteran and Air Force Reserve chaplain, previously served as the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, where he defended Trump during his first impeachment. As VA secretary, Collins will oversee a major agency responsible for the welfare of over 16 million veterans. His nomination is seen as a reward for his loyalty to Trump and aligns with Trump's recent appointments of other staunch Republican allies.
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